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80 653 Beckwith Street SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404.581.0300 www.gammonseminary.org Dr. Albert Mosley President-Dean 2012-2013 Academic Year Report Gammon Theological Seminary, located in Atlanta, GA, is the United Methodist constituent member of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), a consortium of six historically African American theological schools. Gammon/ITC is a co-educational, professional graduate school of theology. Its faculty personifies vigorous scholarship, rigorous academic discipline, and significant research in the service of the church and other communities in the world. Gammon/ITC is the world’s premier resource for black church scholarship and faith-based solutions to the spiritual and socioeconomic challenges confronting the African American community and beyond. Founded in 1883 by the Methodist Episcopal Church and with assistance from the Freedman’s Aid Society, today Gammon Theological Seminary is one of the 13 theological schools of the United Methodist Church. The faculty and administration of Gammon/ITC create an environment in which critical thinking, investigative reflection, decision making, and responsible action are fostered. Gammon/ ITC is a member of the Atlanta University Center Complex, the world’s largest enterprise of African American higher education. It is also a member of The University Center of Georgia and the Atlanta Theological Association. The school is fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Gammon/ITC offers the following degree programs: the Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in Religious Education, the Master of Arts in Church Music, the Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) in Pastoral Counseling, and the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.). There are also a number of dual degree programs offered in cooperation with seminaries and schools in the Atlanta Theological Association. Admission is open to qualified men and women of the United Methodist Church. Because of the support of this Annual Conference, Gammon/ITC students carry on a proud tradition. They are taught to think independently and communicate effectively. They are also challenged to become involved in finding solutions to problems that affect the human condition, and to become active in the community beyond this campus. Additionally, graduates of this institution are encouraged to maintain a lifelong desire for intellectual growth, spiritual development, and the acquisition of skills for the practice of ministry. Gammon/ITC has had a very exciting and busy year living out its mission, which is to recruit, support and educate pastors and leaders for the United Methodist Church. Included below are just a few of the examples of how this great historic institution of the church has lived out its mission and furthered its vision: 1) In last year’s report to this Annual Conference, we shared the great news of Gammon enrolling its largest entering class on record in the fall of 2011. This record was shattered as Gammon enrolled an even larger first year class in the fall of 2012. In fact, under the leadership of the current President, Dr. Albert D. Mosley, Gammon has experienced over an
80% increase in enrollment, and the average age of entering students continues to be younger and younger. Gammon is privileged to serve as a training ground for the next generation of prophetic leaders who will engage in the process of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. 2) In August of 2012, Gammon hosted its first ever Racial Justice Institute. The Racial Justice Institute is a component of the Gammon Center for the Study of Religion and Race (a program funded by a generous grant from the General Commission on Religion and Race). Over 35 college students, professors, social activists, and community leaders from around the country gathered on Gammon’s campus for a week-long intensive immersion experience that explored issues of health care reform, unemployment, affordable housing, immigration policy, and marriage/gender equality. The Racial Justice Institute concluded with a very successful Immigration Reform Rally on the steps of the Georgia State Capitol using GCORR’s theme – “Drop the I-Word: No Child of God is Illegal.” The Racial Justice Institute enabled Gammon to continue its great work of addressing issues of cultural competency, advocacy and education in areas that further racial justice and equity. 3) This past fall, in advance of the 2012 Presidential Election, Gammon launched a comprehensive Voter Registration/Voter Education Campaign in the Atlanta University Center. This campaign enabled Gammon students to register students at Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark-Atlanta University, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. In addition to registering to over 500 previously unregistered college students, Gammon also sponsored a series of Issues Sessions that were designed to enlighten voters about the prevalent social, political, and economical issues in advance of them participating in the election process. Gammon Theological Seminary is extremely grateful to this Annual Conference for your support of theological education, and for your commitment to ensuring that God’s church will be served by persons who are called and trained to lead us forward. 81
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